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Altru Drama CIC are now casting for their new production Sunflowers & Stormy Days.

We are looking for 2 actors to play Blossom and Sprocket – a pair of gardening gnomes with big feelings and big dreams.

The short performance will make use of physicality and movement to express emotions and feelings – helping children learn about how to support their mental health in an age appropriate way.  The performance will be toured to schools for children aged 4 – 7.

Fee is £500 per week (under an equity house agreement.)

Dates as follows:

Rehearsal:        27^th – 31^st January 2025 (Standard rehearsal days are 9:30 – 5:30pm)

Tour 1:               3^rd – 13^th February 2025 (Weekdays only)

Tour 2:               22^nd April – 9^th May 2025 (Including a day for re-rehearsal and refresh)

We are ideally looking for actors with the following attributes:

• Strong character performers with the ability to express emotions non-verbally and through movement
• Keen interest in theatre for young people
• Experience of delivering drama workshops
• Desire to work with children and young people and for your work to have meaning
• Collaborative performers with a can-do approach.

We will prioritise actors aged 25+ who have at least 1 year’s experience of driving and are willing to drive a transit van.

To apply please email [email protected] with the following information:

• Your CV or spotlight link
• Confirm that you are available for both tours
• Your DBS number and issue date (If you do not have a DBS then please let us know.)
• Your home address and postcode (we think a lot about logistics on tour so need this information at an early stage)
• And tell us a bit about yourself, your process in the rehearsal room and why you’d like to work for Altru. (You can keep this brief – just give us a flavour of who you are)

We will be looking at applications as they arrive and will invite people to audition asap.

CALL FOR PRACTITIONERS

Altru Drama CIC are now recruiting for North-West based Applied Theatre and Drama practitioners to join our freelance team, working with children and young people aged 4 – 25. 

We are keen to hear from practitioners with a strong understanding of applied theatre practices, a passion for inspiring young people through creativity and a desire to bring the two together through creative workshops and projects.

We are particularly keen to hear from practitioners who are able / willing to deliver workshops in evenings and weekends and are keen to work on longer term projects, developing relationships with young people and supporting their creative journeys.

A good understanding of safeguarding practices is desirable, but training will also be provided.

Rates of pay around £30 per hour.

To apply, please complete our google form: https://forms.gle/Somiwx1LcfW2q3tLA

Timeline:

Applications open: 24.04.2024

Applications close: 12.05.2024 (midnight)

You will be notified if we would like to interview you on the 13.05.2024

Interviews: 15.05.2024 or 16.05.2024

If you would like to discuss the role, have a chat or ask any questions please get in touch: [email protected] / 0151 443 0333

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory paid training date, references, and enhanced DBS disclosure clearance.

North-West Tour (All actors must have a Liverpool base)

Rehearsals:               
Thursday 11th January 2024 - Thursday 18th January 2024 (Weekdays only)

Tour:
Friday 19th January 2024- Friday 8th March 2024 (North-West Tour, Weekdays Only)

Fee: 
£500.00 P/W (Pro Rata where applicable)

ROLES AVAILABLE:

1 x FEMALE PERFORMER

We are keen to hear from actors who can bring a youthful energy and who have a young look for this character. 

2 x MULTIROLE: Male / Female / Non-Binary performers

We would like to cast actors who are able to play lots of different characters both vocally and physically and who have a playful energy.

Midlands/National tour (Actors must have their own North-West base for the rehearsal period in Liverpool, accommodation will be provided on weekdays during the tour)

Rehearsals: 
Thursday 18th January 2024 - Thursday 25th January 2024 (Weekdays only)

Tour:
Friday 26th January 2024 - Friday 23rd February 2024 (National Tour- Weekday performances some Sunday Travel)

Fee: 
£500.00 P/W (Pro Rata where applicable)

Accommodation is provided on tour and subsistence payments are also made.

ROLES AVAILABLE:

3 x MULTIROLE PERFORMERS: Male / Female / Non-Binary Performers

We would like to cast actors who have a youthful look and who are able to play lots of different characters both vocally and physically and who have a playful energy.